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SwedenWhite River near Ne-Sd State Line water level
River gauge, White River, South Dakota, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 25.8 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at White River near Ne-Sd State Line reads 3.96 ft, a normal level.
It is 11.04 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.79 ft (+0.17 ft).
The level is falling, down 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.67 ft and 4.77 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 3.79 ft+0.17 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.67 ft – 4.77 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.03 ft – 4.77 ft
- Highest on record
- 20.11 ftMay 16, 2015
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 15.00 ft, still 11.04 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 19.00 ft
- Major flood stage. Extensive flooding along the creek with inundation of structures and roads. Water may flow over Highway 18 west of Oglala.
- 18.00 ft
- Moderate Flood Stage. Some inundation of structures and roads near the creek are possible.
- 15.00 ft
- Flood Stage. Minor flooding along the White River from the Nebraska/South Dakota state line to Highway 18.
- 13.50 ft
- Low land flooding along the White River from the Nebraska State Line to Hwy 18.
- 13.00 ft
- Action Stage. Low land flooding along the river.
- 3.96 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.11 ft | May 16, 2015 |
| 2 | 19.91 ft | March 21, 2019 |
| 3 | 19.07 ft | May 12, 1991 |
| 4 | 17.89 ft | June 2, 1997 |
| 5 | 17.00 ft | March 7, 2018 |
| 6 | 14.78 ft | May 12, 2014 |
| 7 | 14.77 ft | March 5, 2010 |
| 8 | 14.24 ft | April 22, 2000 |
| 9 | 13.48 ft | June 4, 1997 |
| 10 | 12.88 ft | June 8, 1993 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the White River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River near OglalaRiver gauge, White River | 6.54 ft | Below flood stage | +0.10 ft | 17 mi |
| White River near InteriorRiver gauge, White River | 3.69 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 65 mi |
| White River near KadokaRiver gauge, White River | 4.16 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 83 mi |
| White River near White RiverRiver gauge, White River | 3.20 ft | Below flood stage | +0.12 ft | 118 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Clay Creek near OglalaRiver gauge, White Clay Creek | 6.10 ft | No reference yet | +0.02 ft | 12 mi |
| Horsehead Creek at OelrichsRiver gauge, Horsehead Creek | 1.73 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Wounded Knee Creek at Wounded KneeRiver gauge, Wounded Knee Creek | 0.69 ft | No reference yet | −0.03 ft | 26 mi |
| Cheyenne River near Buffalo GapRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 2.31 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 36 mi |
| Angostura ReservoirReservoir | 3,169.40 ft | Low | 38 mi | |
| Beaver Creek near Buffalo GapRiver gauge, Beaver Creek | 4.02 ft | Below flood stage | +0.24 ft | 39 mi |
| Box Butte ReservoirReservoir | 3,984.26 ft | Low | 40 mi | |
| Hat Creek near EdgemontRiver gauge, Hat Creek | 6.78 ft | Below flood stage | +0.25 ft | 41 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the White River near Ne-Sd State Line compare with last year?
It is 0.17 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.79 ft.
What is flood stage for the White River near Ne-Sd State Line?
The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 11.04 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of White River near Ne-Sd State Line today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 07:45 AM MDT, the water level was 3.96 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is White River near Ne-Sd State Line rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.29 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of White River near Ne-Sd State Line normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at White River near Ne-Sd State Line?
The highest level on record is 20.11 ft on May 16, 2015.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06445685(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.01306, -102.83528(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 3.96 ft | 2026-10-19 13:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 25.8 cfs | 2026-10-19 13:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: White River near Ne-Sd State Line (usgs:06445685). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-dakota/white-river-near-ne-sd-state-line
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